Privacy Policy

This policy explains what data we collect, why we collect it, and how you can control it. Last updated: 2026-05-01.

Information we collect

We collect information you provide directly (e.g., when contacting us), information collected automatically when you visit the site (IP address, browser type, pages viewed, referring URL), and information from third-party services we use (e.g., analytics, advertising networks).

How we use your information

We use collected data to operate and improve the site, respond to enquiries, understand how readers use our content, and serve relevant advertising. We do not sell personal data to third parties.

Cookies

We use cookies for analytics (Google Analytics), advertising (display ad networks), and affiliate tracking. You can manage cookie preferences via our cookie banner or your browser settings. See our Cookie Policy for details.

Affiliate links

Some links on this site are affiliate links. If you click and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial verdicts. See our Affiliate Disclosure.

Data retention

We retain analytics data for 26 months. Contact form submissions are retained for up to 12 months. You may request deletion of your data at any time by emailing editorial@top5soft.com.

Your rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or port your personal data, and to object to or restrict processing. To exercise these rights, contact us at editorial@top5soft.com.

Third-party services

We use Google Analytics (analytics), Google AdSense and affiliate networks (advertising), and Akismet (spam filtering). Each service operates under its own privacy policy.

Changes to this policy

We will post updates to this page when our practices change. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

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